Half the market still calls it Delphi. The parts are on programmes that have been running for twenty years, and they still need supplying.
Delphi became Aptiv in 2017, but the drawings did not change overnight. Engineers still search for Delphi part numbers, quality documents still carry the Delphi name, and long-running platforms still specify families that were designed under the old brand. Buyers routinely search for both names for the same physical part.
Send a Aptiv part numberThe catalogue has already said no
That naming split is a practical problem, not a branding one. It means a part can look discontinued under one name and available under the other, and it means an obsolete-parts search that only follows one of the two names comes back empty when the part is actually out there. We search both.
We are an independent distributor, not an authorised Aptiv reseller. On the shortage and obsolete side of this brand that is an advantage. Weather Pack and the older Metri-Pack series in particular are long past the point where the authorised channel is the useful place to look.
Aptiv families we source
The depth is in the families. We know which housing, terminal and seal go together, and we ask for the ones you did not think to mention.
Sealed 1.5 mm series
The sealed workhorse for engine-bay and underbody circuits. Very widely specified, and consequently a frequent shortage part.
Multi-size terminal system
Sealed and unsealed, across the 150, 280, 480 and 630 series. An unusually long service life across platforms, which is why it keeps turning up in obsolete searches.
Legacy sealed system
An older sealed system for harsh environments. Still specified on legacy automotive and off-highway platforms long after the mainstream moved on.
Compact unsealed series
Interior and low-current circuits, where the routing is protected and the packaging space is tight.
What happens between your part number and your dock
Verified channels only
We buy Aptiv parts only through channels we have vetted ourselves. Open-market reach is the whole point of an independent distributor, but it is only worth anything if we know exactly who we are buying from.
Date and lot codes checked
We check date codes and lot codes and confirm packaging condition before a part goes in front of you, in original manufacturer packaging where it is available. We tell you what documentation travels with the order before you commit.
A named person owns it
One person stays on your inquiry from the part number through to delivery on your dock. Every inquiry is answered by a real person. Not a bot.
We are an independent distributor, not an authorised Aptiv reseller. We say it plainly because it is the reason we can reach the parts your regular supplier cannot. We source through verified channels, check date and lot codes, and confirm packaging condition, in original manufacturer packaging where available. If we cannot supply it, we tell you fast. We do not ship parts we cannot document.
Common questions on Aptiv sourcing
01Are you an authorised Aptiv distributor?
No. Harness Code is an independent distributor, not an authorised or franchised Aptiv reseller. We say that plainly, because it is the reason we can help. Authorised channels sell what is in the catalogue and in stock. We work the open market, across shortage, allocation and obsolete parts, which is exactly where our customers get stuck.
02Can you source obsolete Aptiv or Delphi connectors?
Yes. Discontinued housings, terminals and seals for legacy platforms are a large part of what we do. Send the part number and we will tell you honestly whether we can find it, and what it will take.
03Do you handle Aptiv parts on allocation or long lead time?
Yes. Allocated parts and 40-week lead times are the normal case for us, not the exception. We confirm a lead time you can plan around rather than an optimistic one that wins the PO and slips later.
04How do you verify the parts are genuine?
We buy through verified sourcing channels, check date and lot codes, and confirm packaging condition, in original manufacturer packaging where available. We tell you exactly what documentation travels with the order before you commit.
05How do I start?
Send one part number or a full BOM. Include the quantity, the urgency, and any alternates you can accept. A real person comes back with price, availability and an honest lead time.